UPTAKE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

uptake

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Definition of uptake

as in absorption

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Recent Examples of uptake Clinicians and patients who struggle through this interim process may become less inclined to advocate for its expansion, while policymakers may see lower uptake as a sign of limited demand rather than evidence of operational shortcomings. — Jeffrey Millstein, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Adding protein to a meal with blueberries increases antioxidant uptake. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026 Obesity drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have been pushing to boost employer coverage, which is key to unlocking greater uptake for their treatments. — Hugh Son,annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 Though digital guides—often with multimedia capabilities supplementing audio—are now widely available, most visitors don’t use them, though their uptake has grown over time, said van den Bos. — Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for uptake

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By combining central load absorption, multi-axis flexibility, and active retraction control, the Robotrax system offers plant engineers and system integrators a reliable path toward maximizing robot uptime and reducing total operational costs.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
This supports the hypothesis that their coloration likely facilitates more efficient absorption of solar radiation and aids thermoregulation.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026

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Raw honey also contains some natural enzymes that assist with digestion.

— Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Doctors also note that many factors influence digestion, from stress and sleep to medications, hormones and diet, and microbiome research is still evolving.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

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One wanted to build a machine to encourage a collective understanding of reality; the other a machine to dissolve trust.

— Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
The point, Forman suggested, was not to change anyone’s mind but to encourage better understanding and clearer thinking.

— Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 1 Sep. 2026

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